Management and Program Analyst - Temporary NTE 1 Year, MBE up to 2 Years, MBMP

Summary

WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISON? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Positions are to be filled in following area: Criminal Investigation Strategy, Asset & Knowledge Management Cyber & Forensic Services, Cyber Crimes REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Serves as the comprehensive professional level management and program analyst responsible for developing and/or interpreting guidance on program planning, execution, and evaluation. Consults with management, subject matter experts and personnel from outside of the IRS (Treasury, other Federal law enforcement agencies, etc.) to develop and implement improvements to the administration and management of CI, Headquarters programs, projects and operations. Performs a wide range of analytical studies and projects affecting major HQ program areas, including administrative and management policies, program objectives, operations, procedures, and resource use. Compiles and presents oral or written reports to a wide IRS audience. Develops and presents policy changes and recommendations to CI executives and/or senior leadership for appropriate course of action. Works independently or with appropriate subject-matter experts to ensure approved policy and procedural changes are implemented and meeting established goals. Recommends program staffing by conducting work studies; develops changes in methods, procedures and techniques to improve baseline measures based on the evaluation of program and workforce data; and conducts studies of employee/organizational efficiency and productivity and recommends changes that increase the effectiveness and improve the overall administration of the assigned organization, staffing levels, and work methods/procedures. Identifies methods to resolve or address program and/or management deficiencies, develops administrative process improvements, goals, objectives, and milestones and directs the development and execution of employee training relating to program needs. Additional duties: Reviewing and evaluating Criminal Investigation program operations, policies, procedures, processes, or systems to identify operational issues, analyze program effectiveness, and recommend improvements using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD23010, PD23011, and PD23012 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-09: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include: Preparing comprehensive program analyses and evaluations pertaining to the effectiveness of program operations. Developing changes in methods and conducting studies of employee/organizational efficiency and productivity. Planning, coordinating, and establishing operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project mission. Providing guidance for various analytical studies to resolve substantive problems or improve effectiveness and efficiency of operating line or administrative support programs. OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (e.g., Business Administration) OR two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree in a field demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (e.g., Business Administration) OR LL.B. or J.D., if related OR You may qualify by having a combination of experience and education as described above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-11: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include: Preparing evaluations for a segment or phase of a broader project or study. Utilizing conventional techniques to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise alternatives. Preparing draft reports and other substantive guidelines and materials. Recommending changes and/or alternative methods, processes, and techniques to improve program and administrative procedures. Performing operational reviews, program evaluations, and guidelines pertaining to the effectiveness of line program operations and proposing recommendations and conducting studies of employee/organizational efficiency and productivity. OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in in a field demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (e.g., Business Administration) OR Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (e.g., Business Administration) OR LL.M. if related OR You may qualify by having a combination of experience and education as described above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-12: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include: Applying evaluative and analytical methods to identify and measure accomplishments and progress, revise methods and develop new approaches to information gathering. Applying project management techniques to plan, schedule, and conduct projects, missions, organization work processes and related administrative activities to identify actual or potential problem areas, trends, deficiencies, or other similar factors affecting operations. AND You must also meet the following requirement(s): TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens" TIME IN GRADE (TIG): For positions above the GS-05, applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-05, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03 or 04 positions. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requi